Zelensky and EU Chief Discuss Peace Deal Demands Ahead of Trump Meeting

Ukraine's Peace Deal Demands

• 🇺🇦 President Zelensky emphasized the need to stop the killings in Ukraine.
• 🗣️ He stated that while Putin has demands, they cannot be fully assessed under the pressure of weapons, necessitating a ceasefire to work on a final deal.
• 🗺️ Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine's constitution prohibits giving up or trading territory, making the territorial issue a matter for leaders of Ukraine and Russia, potentially with US involvement.

International Stance and Sanctions

• 🤝 The EU Commission President stressed that Ukraine must be able to uphold its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• 🚫 It was stated that international borders cannot be changed by force, and decisions regarding Ukraine must be made by Ukraine and Ukraine alone.
• 📈 The EU is strengthening sanctions, with the 18th package adopted and preparation for the 19th package advancing for early September.

United Front Ahead of Washington Discussions

• 🌍 Zelensky and the EU chief presented a united front ahead of their meetings in Washington.
• 🇺🇸 Discussions are focused on what will be discussed in Washington, with an emphasis on the need for US support.
• 🇷🇺 Russia has so far shown no sign of agreeing to trilateral discussions involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia.